Independent presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections, Dr. Sam Ankrah, has underscored the significance of prioritizing the well-being and development of the country’s youth over natural resources like oil, gas, or gold.
In a meeting with media practitioners at his campaign office in Accra, Dr. Ankrah, a global business strategist and development economist, stressed the need for creating a system that harnesses the untapped potential of the younger generation.
He emphasized that if the youth are deemed more valuable than the country’s mineral resources, efforts should be directed towards preparing them for future responsibilities, and the government should take on this responsibility.
“If our youth are more valuable than our oil, gas, or gold we are mining then let’s create a system to harness these untapped resources as a country,” he added.
Discussing his Affordable Ghana campaign, focused on transparent and accountable leadership, Dr. Ankrah urged young people to support his initiative and actively engage in holding political candidates accountable.
He promised to present a youth policy document encompassing a comprehensive scheme catering to every young person in the country, with a commitment to ensuring full-time employment, apprenticeship, or education for every young person above 18 by his second year in office.
As a seasoned economist and investment banker, Dr. Ankrah highlighted the importance of active civic responsibility and engagement for a thriving democracy.
He emphasized that achieving an empowering atmosphere for Ghanaian citizens requires adherence to the rule of law, efficient government institutions, and a robust fight against corruption.
Dr. Ankrah encouraged the younger generation to maintain optimism for the nation’s future and be innovative in supporting his ten-point plan, which aims to challenge the political duopoly of the National People’s Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana’s governance history.